Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | RADIATION THERAPY APPLICATIONS | ||
Code | PHYS384 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr LJ Harkness-Brennan Physics Laura.Harkness@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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to understand the principles of radiotherapy and treatment planning |
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to develop a knowledge of radiation transport and the interaction of radiation with biological tissue |
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to understand the need for Monte Carlo modelling and beam modelling |
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to have a knowledge of electron transport | |
to have a basic understanding of radiobiology |
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to have experience developing a simple radiotherapy treatment plan |
Syllabus |
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Principles of radiotherapy
External beam radiotherapy
Dosimetry and Radiobiology
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Lecture |
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Tutorial - Tutorial |
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Other - Support for Treatment Planning Practical |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
28 Lecture |
4 Tutorial |
20 Support for Treatment Planning Practical |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 98 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Seen Written Exam | 3 hours | 2 | 80 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written Exam There is no reassessment opportunity, August resit for PGT students only. Year 3 and 4 students resit at the next normal opportunity. Notes (applying to all assessments) Planning and Running of a Model of a Radiotherapy Application. This work is not marked anonymously. Written Examination |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 2 | 20 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Treatment planning practical There is no reassessment opportunity, Only in exceptional circumstances |
Recommended Texts |
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